What did Jesus mean when he said "The one who has no sword, sell his garment, and buy one"?
Luke 22:36
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Afolayan Alaba
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How can we prevent our young people from losing faith?
This will over simplify the answer but the Bible answers the question for us: Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he...
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How can I find my spiritual calling?
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Diamond O'dami
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How can I find my spiritual calling?
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Ken van Zyl
, Born-again Baptist sibce 1965
Who is the harlot mentioned in Revelation 17?
Revelation 17 and Revelation 18 describe a coming one-world religious system and a one-world economic system respectively that is given the name "Babylon." A...
Revelation 17:1 - 6
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Billy P Eldred
How does suffering produce spiritual growth?
Without suffering and difficulty, what reason would Man have to seek God? It is through adversity that God draws us unto Him and through failure that he...
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Billy P Eldred
How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
The entire Bible applies to us. It just does not necessarily apply to us verse be verse. God is the same yesterday, today and forever. That does not mean...
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julio feliz
How are Christians supposed to love their enemies?
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is ki...
Luke 6:35 - 36
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DEAN R. DONAHUE
How does suffering produce spiritual growth?
Spiritual growth demands trials and confronts our faith to overcome suffering. This is a hard pill to swallow when a new believer is confronted with...
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Michael Nielsen
How does an atheist who wants to become a Christian gain the faith to believe in God?
I was an atheist. I no longer am. What I needed, being an atheist, was the direct experience of God. I believe too many people quote scripture and talk about...
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Billy P Eldred
Has the Bible been corrupted, altered, edited, revised, or tampered with?
My answer is yes. There have been many errors over the years that have happened by accident. There have been both intentional and unintentional...
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What is the Christian view of human cloning?
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Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does suffering produce spiritual growth?
If people are never challenged, they never learn the full extent of the resources that they possess or to which they have access (both within and outside of...
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Camelon Roberts
Is limited atonement biblical?
While people may mean very different things by the term 'limited atonement', the short version of the theory is that Christ did not die as an atoning...
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Elizabeth D'Andrea
, Prayer Warrior, Artist
Is repetitive prayer displeasing to God?
Here some passages that address this question: Mark 11:22-26 (Amp.): 22Jesus replied, “Have faith in God [constantly]. 23I assure you and most solemnly say...
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What is the meaning behind the eleven stars in Joseph's dream?
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What should we learn from the woman at the well?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
As a born again Christian, will I have a guardian angel to be with me during death?
The Scripture passage that I can think of as most closely speaking to this specific subject is Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31),...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?
Paul had been of the Jews religion where salvation was by law keeping. So he knew all about it and counted it as dung so that he could learn Christ. He was...
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Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
What makes Christianity unique?
Resurrection of Jesus. Testified by the shroud of Terran in Italy! Recorded in the Bible and noted in Roman doctrines we have found..
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Ken van Zyl
, Born-again Baptist sibce 1965
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Roy Dull
, Retired Firefighter/Paramedic
Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?
Psalm 139:13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful...
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Larry Stephens
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What makes Christianity unique?
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What is the meaning of debauchery?
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James R
What does it mean to be absent from the body?
Key words in English and their Greek meaning and context: Absent – Gr. Ekdemeo – to go and live abroad, to emigrate. Only used in this chapter. Present – Gr....
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James R
What does it mean to be absent from the body?
Key words in English and their Greek meaning and context: Absent – Gr. Ekdemeo – to go and live abroad, to emigrate. Only used in this chapter. Present – Gr....
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Kabiru Adeyemi
Do parents of raped daughters have the right to abort the fetus?
My opinion is that such right can only be exercised if the victim is underaged in which case health implication is equally involved.The victim may decide to...
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What is classical apologetics?
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What makes Christianity unique?
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What is the Melchizedek priesthood?
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Ken van Zyl
, Born-again Baptist sibce 1965
How does suffering produce spiritual growth?
Suffering is a struggle. It’s going to be a battle all the way, but how does this produce spiritual growth?
James 1:3 - 4
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What is the peace of God, and how can I experience it?
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What is the conscience?
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Ike Kalu
What makes Christianity unique?
John 3 : 16 gives the summary of the uniqueness of Christianity (those who are like Christ). "For God So Loved The World That He Gave His One And Only Son,...
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What does it mean to love God?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?
Perhaps this is part of what Jesus had in mind in Luke 14:26-27 when He talked about counting the cost of becoming His disciple. He was not saying that we...
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Bruce Lyon
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How can we live joyful knowing a loved one may be in hell?
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What does the Bible say about honor?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did the Temple sanctify the gold and the Altar sanctify the offering in Matthew 23:17-19?
The temple and its features (such as the altar) were dedicated to the service of God. They were "holy" in that they had been set apart for that specific...
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vanessa pannuti
How did the Temple sanctify the gold and the Altar sanctify the offering in Matthew 23:17-19?
What does it mean to sanctify? Were the Temple and the Altar a foreshadowing of Christ?
Matthew 23:17 - 19
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ammie p
, Teacher,bachelor degree for ministry received 2014
Do parents of raped daughters have the right to abort the fetus?
What about the child's rights or GOD'S rights? We are not to return evil for evil but render good for evil. The whole earth is the LORDS. What was meant for...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How are Christians supposed to forgive those who rape, abuse, and murder children?
Man is fallen, and can commit the most terrible and heinous of crimes. Murder, rape, torture, and slavery are some of the worst - but are especially...
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Tommie George
How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?
Faith in God dictates that you believe what He says or not-His word says that we will be rejoicing in Heaven and no pain or sorrow. He knew this concern well...
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Dr Jolley
How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?
This is indeed a hard question and there have been some interesting and thorough replies already. I generally see this question as coming from a seeker of...
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Allyson Wilson
, Domestic Violence Advocate, Freelance Writer & Notary
Do parents of raped daughters have the right to abort the fetus?
Choose to give this baby a chance at becoming a great person by giving it up for adoption. Every child has the right to live. Adoption is a far better way to...